Antwerp has long been at the centre of things. Belgium’s handsome northern city grew wealthy on the profits of its port, trading since the 16th century in glittering diamonds, priceless works of art ...

As a child, I was well aware that Belgium’s love affair with chips – or fries, if you are American – eclipsed even its famed passion for chocolate and beer. That impression proved true when I moved ...

The elections are coming up. On 9 June, people in Belgium go to the polls to vote in federal, regional and European elections. Even for seasoned locals, the process can be confusing, so here is our ...